GROWING

"Money is like manure, it's meant to spread around, encouraging young things to grow."

Dolly Levi, from The Match Maker, by Thornton Wilder 

Growth, it comes in all forms: Learning or doing exciting new things, expanding our consciousness; financial abundance; releasing fear and/or resentment, it allows to let go of past worries and dwell on the present positive things in our lives. We grow by embracing the present moment, concentrating on what we do want in our lives, because what we think about comes about.

The growth of plants also teaches us important lessons. Plants who are nurtured grow, water and sunlight are necessary. Bamboo when first planted may take up to seven years before it grows over 6 inches. When it is ready, it may grow over six inches to a foot each day. Why, because in takes that long for its roots to grow enough to support it's great height.  We can learn a lot from plants, we need to nurture ourselves as much as we do others, and sometimes we must remember that we are building our foundation, our roots, before we can move ahead with our plans.

"Just as we tend to a garden, be it vegetable or flower, the love and kindness we put into its care is reflected in the type of harvest we reap. This is true with people as well. How we treat other people makes a difference. The love, kindness , peace and truth we send out, is reflected back to us."

Sandra Lindsey Smith,   --Life's Garden Grows

What new plans do you have for a new project in your life? I am working my way into chaplaincy. This requires some new knowledge and many steps to move into. What is your hearts desire? What steps do you get to go through to accomplish it? Happy and hardy growing to all!

Love and light,

Sandy Smith